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Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I am pro-life. I believe in the sanctity of life at all stages. I believe in a person’s freedom to exercise their sincerely held religious beliefs, privately, publicly, and in their businesses. I believe in smaller government and lower taxes, which means as a law maker, I would be less likely to redistribute people’s earnings to support anti-Catholic causes.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
My goals are to protect the innocence of our children. Radical members of our communities are looking to corrupt our most vulnerable. They seek to murder our children in the womb or corrupt them with sexual promiscuity. In the legislature I will fight to protect our children from the exploitation of radical sex and gender indoctrination. I will fight to empower parents, not teachers to make decisions on their children’s mental, physical, and spiritual well-being and hold those that circumvent a parent’s rights are punished to the full extent of the law. I will fight to ensure that schools are completely transparent with the parents of the students. Our state needs men of God to stand against the invasion of worldly evils praying on our children. I believe that God has called me to be one of these men. I hope to have your support on November 8th.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I am an active member of the Catholic Church and I support the key social teachings of the church as embodied by the key encyclicals such as Humani Generis, Humanum Genus, and Pasendi Dominici Gegis. One of my political guidelines is the principal of subsidiarity. Viva Christo Rey.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I will be a staunch defender of religious freedom and also advocate for the value of LIFE. I will work hard for the constituents in HD 47 and will be a strong voice and advocate for the needs of the district l.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I deeply love our country and Colorado. I have served my country in combat and have seen the evil that tyrannical and Godless governments have imposed on their people. Our greatness comes from recognizing that God, not government or rulers, gave us our rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Along with this and the self-evident understanding that we are all created equal has unleashed human potential. I will be a servant leader who will bring principled and common-sense solutions to the State Capitol so that people and businesses can thrive and become the best version of themselves. There are many challenges that I am ready to take on to improve public safety, tackle homelessness, mental health and alcohol/drug addiction (working with faith based org), and reduce the cost of housing, healthcare, and energy.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I’d like to thank you for your thoughtful questions. While I am non-religious myself, I’ve found that I share significant overlap in humanist values with people of several faith traditions: welcoming the stranger, supporting the poor, and sharing resources equitably to make our society more just. Unfortunately there are some authoritarian figures among us who wield their religious convictions in a way that threatens the freedoms of others, and it is only when these threats arise that I find myself at odds with those of religious faith. I can confidently promise your members that I cherish your right to worship every bit as much as my own right to refrain, and that we will find plenty of worthy goals to work toward cooperatively.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
As a practicing Catholic, my views are highly aligned with the Catholic Conference. As a legislator, I will actively consult with and seek the advice of the Catholic Conference.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I am the daughter of a Vietnam Veteran and a school teacher, the wife of a woodworker, the mother of three adult children, and the humble servant of God. I spent 18 years in education as an English teacher and district administrator. I believe in our children, their potential, and our future. I am not a politician. But I am a concerned citizen, and it’s time We the People take back our country and our freedoms. My name is Shelli Shaw, and I am running for Colorado House District 59. I ask for your vote and support.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I am strongly conservative and stand for life first and the restriction of government in almost every facet of life.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I am a veteran of 22 years military and 10 years law enforcement. I am about every American enjoying their Constitutional rights via freedom of speech, religion, and their overall pursuit of life, liberty, and happiness. People and especially the government should not restrict that for anyone else, nor affect the lives of anyone from conception to their passing. We need to bring values back to our country, and make character the only thing we judge of others.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I am running to be your State Representative because the government has grown too big and reaches into every area of our lives and wallets. Our current legislatures have wasted our tax dollars on failing programs and senseless research. As your State Representative I’ll support legislation that focuses on smaller government and much less regulations. As a business owner myself, I know that the heart of the business sector, SMALL business, knows how to solve problems, advances technology and creates wealth. In addition, we need to protect all individual’s rights and freedoms, not just some people’s rights.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I am a devout Catholic and will follow the teachings of the Catholic Church in developing policy.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I am a Roman Catholic who shares the values of the church’s teachings. I attended a Catholic Grade School and High School and understand the value of a private sector education.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I believe that I am a responsible choice to represent all of the constituents in my district, not just those of a particular faith. I believe it is my responsibility to listen to as many voters s reach out to me and follow that guidance. In the absence of such direction, I should support the individual rights. I imagine that many catholics may choose not to vote for me on the grounds that my primary moral guidance is the constitution rather than the Bible and I will support that choice. But if a catholic believes that ones religious positions should not be involved in ones political involvement, please consider me.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
Colorado Catholics should vote for me because I support their values both in theory and in practice. I am a candidate who believes deeply in justice, mercy and sharing with those who are less fortunate. I will sponsor and join into lawmaking that helps us to move into policymaking that reflects the values of Coloradans who want our state to prosper and be in good health.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
As the only person of faith in my race, I will protect religious liberty. I will engage the faith community in addressing big societal problems such as homelessness, substance abuse, and mental illness. I am prolife, my opponent is radically pro abortion
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I am pro-life, pro-family, and pro-freedom!
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
They should vote for me Bc I will represent their individual interest and bring their voices to the floor. And I will uphold the constitution without reservations. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/libelous-claim-media-marlafernandezforhd3
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
Look around you- is Colorado better or worse than it was 20 years ago? 10 years ago? 5 years ago? It’s time to stop doubling down on goofball policy. Time to stop voting based solely on the letter next to the candidate’s name
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I am a wife, a mom of 3, 100% pro life, and a devout christian guided by my faith. I want to protect the nuclear family and return to safety in our communities and schools. I will stand for our most vulnerable population, our children, through transparent educational curiculums without agendas. That is why I say: “People Over Politics” because no government agenda should run your family’s life.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I worry that our freedoms, especially those named in the federal Bill of Rights, including the freedom to practice our religion as we choose, freedom of speech, and freedom to peaceably assemble, are being eroded, and that parents are losing their fundamental responsibility to raise their children as they see fit. We are facing a horrendous assault on the Family — we face equally horrid attacks on individual responsibility and the right to maintain our blood-bought heritage of religious and other defining liberties. I firmly believe in and will fight to protect the rights of the people to determine their own futures as long as those choices do not interfere with the rights of others. I spent 22 years in the US Army dedicated to protecting those rights from foreign foes. I will not stand by while domestic opponents weaken and takes them from us.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
In short, I don’t think it’s right for anyone to tell Catholics, or anyone for that matter, how they should live their individual lives. You are free individuals who have a right to practice without government intervention. God gifted us free will, and I choose to endorse that gift.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I hold it to be self-evident that mankind is created in the image of God, and that my role in government will be to secure their Creator-endowed Rights with only those just powers derived from the consent of the governed who remain sovereign to the government itself. I recognize that history has shown that governments who exceed the role of securing our Rights in the pursuit of some humanist utopia have always descended into tyranny. I know that the best place for tax dollars is for them to remain in the hands of citizens, and that there is no problem the government cannot make worse with a solution. We’ve created an insatiable beast in government, and the sooner we address that reality the better.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I want to get drugs off the street and protect our kids and families. I want criminals to be in jail whether they are drug addicts or not. I want parents to direct their childrens’ education.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I am a wife, mother, Registered Nurse, friend and neighbor. I love God with all my mind, heart and spirit. He has given me many gifts in this life and I believe I have the skills, knowledge, and moral leadership that is necessary to bring people together for the common good. I think we have seen what happens when there exists no moral or religious conscience. Colorado, is less safe, less affordable, and undereducated. I will commit to restoring the parent’s bill of rights, make any possession of fentanyl, heroin, etc a felony, and repeal this extreme abortion bill.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I am a good Christian family man and share the morals with Catholics. My Democrat competitor is the face of abortion in this state and arguably in this country.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
Colorado Catholics should vote for Jonathan Ambler to protect their first amendment rights. Colorado established its hostility towards people of faith with the multiple lawsuits against the “Cake Baker”. This trend continues and has resulted in various citizens needing to take their cases to the US Supreme Court. This persecution of persons of faith needs to stop. Our tax dollars should never be used to threaten our religious rights.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I will do my utmost to protect the individual rights of Coloradans in HD-16. I am a proponent of small government and responsible, individual liberty.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I will fight for your rights equally with everyone else. I do believe in the first amendment and the freedom of religion. But that must include the freedom from religion. When I was raised Roman Catholic, I was taught that Catholics follow their tenets, but never force them on others. Jesus said this, and never mentioned abortions or homosexuality. We should strive to lead with compassion and help those who we find need it most. I believe in science and find no conflict between it and religion. Science is the best tool we have found to discover facts, and religion, at its best, is the tool that helps us use that knowledge with integrity and justice for all.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I am the most liberty orientated candidate on the ballot. I will always stand up for your religious freedom.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I will make voting decisions generally based on conservative values that will promote opportunities for underprivileged and average middle class people to create better lives for themselves and society.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
As an adopted child, I know and understand the gift of life I was given. I will support educational choice and parental voice in schools. Consequences for criminal behavior, with treatment programs for those in need will be a priority. I am a mom/nana who gets things done. I will be accessible and at monthly House District meetings. I will be done in two years as this is not a career choice; it is a civic duty I feel called to.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I am a liberty-minded Christian who believes there is far too much government intrusion into our lives and especially in regard to our faith lives. I will work to roll back laws and other government restrictions on people of faith, which I believe are unconstitutional but have gone unchallenged. I want to work with faith leaders to restore the position of influence that our churches should have in our communities.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I am a Christian and family man. I believe in our conservative values, limited government, and parental rights.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I have most of the same values. Also I believe in religious freedom
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Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
They will find my core beliefs closely align with their core beliefs
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
As a lay pastor, a mother of a blended family, a female small business owner, an educator, and a policy analyst, I bring a unique, individual perspective to the table, one that represents average middle-class citizens of Colorado. I believe that representation has been missing for a long time, and I’d like to bring it back. We need measured legislators in office, people who will consider all sides of the issues and make policy decisions that take into account unintended consequences. That is lacking in Denver right now. Colorado has the highest inflation rate in the country, the 5th highest crime rate, and the second highest rate of drug-overdose deaths. These policy decisions are crushing our quality of life and literally killing our kids. I’ve written policy for the education industry and developing countries, and I understand the consequences of enacting BAD policy. We MUST do better.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I am the candidate who is standing up for ordinary working people. I am fighting for affordable housing and more affordable higher education so that working families have a better chance to find prosperity. I want to protect the rights of all workers, including immigrants. I believe in alternate sentencing and prison education in order to give criminals a second chance at life, while also reducing crime. I want to take reasonable steps to protect the environment, which is important to our Colorado way of life, but also to our tourism and agriculture economy. But I also believe, the Earth is a gift to us from God and should be treated with respect. And I believe the words of Matthew 25:40 do not just apply to personal decision, but also to decision made in the capacity of a public official.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
Those of us who lead our lives according to our faith, need to step into the realm of public policy to ensure our rights are protected. Some say faith should be kept out of the public square, but we know this Country was founded on principles for faithful people. When we aren’t engaged, we leave the law and policy making to others who don’t make the same faith-based decisions we would. In Colorado we have seen government try to criminalize businesses owners for their deeply held religious beliefs, and close churches to try to protect community health. We have also seen attempts to force medical procedures against people’s religious beliefs. In most cases our courts have overturned these attempts, but this battle must end. I will fight to protect our religious liberties and ensure we are able to live our faith.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
My dad went Home to Jesus Christ in 1991 – as a self-confessed Catholic. He knew Jesus as his lord and savior. years later, I switched to protestantism after abuses by my home-parish drove me to find another place to worship. Colorado Catholics can count on me to be their Voice in terms to fairness, accuracy and contextual awareness. I know my Bible and the Law and I know how to navigate one with the other. As much as I believe in the Separation of Church and State to prevent religious dictatorships, my fellow Believers in the Resurrection should know that with me in the Seat of HD42, I am a man of God prays before, during and after every Session. John 18:21 And if that ruffles non-Believers, I don’t give a sh*t. :)
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
“I believe in good ol’ fashioned values that honor God and our families. Families need legislatures to stand up and defend their rights as parents. I believe that most Coloradans and Americans want this country to honor God. We have not been represented at the capital when it comes to our Christian values. I stand for my Father in Heaven and the mercy He has bestowed on our State. I honor Him in all that I do. He asked “Whom should I send?” I answered, “Send me.” I will wholeheartedly represent the people of House District 62 and respect them. I go to make a difference, not just be a voice, but make a difference. We need God fearing legislatures creating and defending legislation that upholds our values. God Bless you all for what you do to help. We are all standing up and fighting together.”
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I am a pro-life fiscal conservative that believes in life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. I will uphold the constitution.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I am a life long, imperfect Catholic who fully understands the traditional values of the Roman Catholic church. We achieve religious freedom as Roman Catholics by fully respecting the US Constitution and associated documents (e.g Decl. of Independence, etc). Our Catholic values need to deeply inform our secular life and politics but we must respect all people in the society and apply the same rules to everyone equally. “Equal protection under the law” means what it says.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
I believe in Individual freedom. We do not need a Government involved in most of our lives. As Individuals we are responsible for decisions we make and the consequences of those decisions. Our state has forgotten this.
Why should Colorado Catholics vote for you to represent them in the state legislature?
As a born and raised Catholic myself, I believe that God will guide my every action and allow me the free will to efficiently serve the people of our great state, along with the strength to stand above the polarization of partisan politics. With the issues facing us today, the polarization of our politics — we have now gone far beyond the pettiness of partisanship. The 2 party system has given us the Colorado we have today; and families are scared! I believe our friends and neighbors are in a desparate search for guidance and leadership based in viable solution to legitimate problems and not the typical “political rhetoric” we’ve grown accustomed to. I too am now skeptical of both Democrats and Democrats pretending to be Republican/Conservative (as in our case here in Pueblo/SD3) WE ALL deserve to be represented, they can have their parties — our faith will guide me to be the voice for the rest of us! Many Blessings! In the end, my friends in faith are also blessed with the same free will that I have. Although I stand as a candidate, the aided Write-in vote for Alexander Mugatu will be a vote in aid of us all! This is why I ask for your faith and support as we endeavor in our pursuit of the greatest Colorado yet… Pray for Pueblo, Pray for Colorado — and may God continue his many blessings of our great nation! 🙏 🤲 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
Most Reverend Stephen Berg is a native of Miles City, Montana. He is the son of Connie and Jeanne Berg and the oldest of 10 children. He attended Catholic schools in Miles City, graduating from Sacred Heart High School in 1969. He earned a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 1973 and a Master of Music from Eastern New Mexico University in Portales in 1975. Upon graduation, Bishop-designate Berg taught music at Tarrant County College in Fort Worth. Subsequently, he worked 14 years in the retail nursery industry as vice president or general manager for divisions of Sunbelt Nursery, Inc. in Fort Worth, Southern California, Phoenix and Atlanta.
Bishop-designate Berg entered Assumption Seminary in San Antonio in 1993 where he received a Master of Divinity degree from Oblate School of Theology in 1999. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1999 by his maternal uncle Bishop Joseph L. Charron, C.PP.S, S.T.D, now the Bishop Emeritus of Des Moines. After his ordination, Bishop-designate Berg served as parochial vicar of St. Michael Catholic Church in Bedford, Texas from 1999 to 2001. In 2001, he became parochial vicar of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in North Richland Hills, Texas. From 2002 to 2008, he was pastor of four rural parishes: St. Mary in Henrietta, St. Jerome in Bowie, St. William in Montague and St. Joseph in Nocona. In 2008, Bishop Kevin Vann appointed him vicar general of the Diocese of Fort Worth and concurrently he served as pastor of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. In 2010, he became the Moderator of the Curia for the Diocese under Bishop Vann and also served as administrator of Holy Name of Jesus parish. Upon Bishop Vann’s installation as Bishop of Orange, then Monsignor Berg was elected diocesan administrator in December 2012 by the College of Consultors for the Diocese. Bishop Berg was ordained and installed as Bishop of Pueblo on February 27, 2014, by Denver Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila at a Mass in Pueblo.
Bishop Golka is the fourth of ten children born September 22, 1966, to Robert and Patricia Golka. He was born and raised in Grand Island, NE. He graduated from Grand Island Central Catholic High School in 1985. He graduated from Creighton University in 1989 with degrees in Philosophy and Theology. He then spent one year as a Jesuit lay missionary volunteer at Red Cloud Indian School on the Native American Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.
After applying as a seminarian for his home diocese of Grand Island, Bishop Golka enjoyed seminary formation at the St. Paul Seminary, School of Divinity, of the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN, where he received both a Masters of Divinity degree and a Masters of Arts degree in Sacramental Theology.
He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Grand Island on June 3, 1994. He has served as a Parochial Vicar and Pastor in various parishes. He has served the diocese in various capacities including Director of Ongoing Formation of Clergy, Chair of the Personnel Board, member of the Diocesan Finance Council, the Presbyteral Council, and as a member of the Diocesan College of Consultors. At the time of his election, he was serving as Rector of the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Grand Island, NE. He was also serving as the Vicar General for the Diocese of Grand Island.
Bishop Golka says that he greatly enjoys the pastoral ministry which is provided in a parish setting. Working with people at all stages of life and allowing the gift of our Catholic faith to provide direction, support and new life is greatly rewarding. He also enjoys helping to provide ongoing formation events for the clergy of the diocese to care for the wellbeing of his brother priests.
Bishop Golka has worked with national consultants to better help parishes develop stewardship as a way of life. He has offered numerous retreats across the country preaching the blessings of ordering our lives in recognition that all we are and all we have is a gift from God. A guiding scripture passage is Psalm 116:12 which proclaims: “How can I repay the LORD for all the great good done for me?”
Bishop Golka was Ordained a Bishop in Colorado Springs on June 29, 2021. The Diocese of Colorado Springs has approximately 183,150 Catholics in 39 parishes and missions. The diocese has 82 priests, 85 Deacons and 15 men in seminary formation. The diocese and its parishes provide religious education and formation to more than 9,000 students. There is one private Catholic high school in the diocese that currently serves approximately 254 students, while an additional 1,325 students receive instruction through five parish-based elementary schools. In total, there are more than 5,414 Catholic youths under religious instruction in the Diocese of Colorado Springs.
Bishop Golka looks forward to continued growth and expansion in the diocese. With God’s grace and with the support of the faithful, the Diocese of Colorado Springs will know many more years of serving the mission of the Church in Colorado.
Bishop Rodriguez was born March 22, 1955, in Merida, Mexico, located in the state of Yucatan. He is the son of Nery Maria Novelo and Ramon Rodriguez (deceased), and he has one brother and four sisters, who live in Merida. In Merida he attended a primary school run by the Maryknoll Sisters, and then secondary and preparatory schools run by the Marist Brothers. When he finished high school, he joined the Legionaries of Christ to study and become a priest. He was ordained Dec. 24, 1987.
He was awarded a Doctorate in Sacred Theology by the Gregorian in Rome in 1994. He also has a licentiate in philosophy from the same pontifical university, and a diploma in Mariology from the Marianum in Rome.
He was the dean of the Theology Department of the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum in Rome (1994-1997). He has taught theology at the Pontifical Lateran University, at the Pontifical Institute Regina Mundi and at the Institute for Religious Sciences at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.
In 1999, he was invited by then Archbishop Charles Chaput to teach in the newly launched St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver, and to serve as Associate Pastor of St. Therese Parish in Aurora.
In 2002, he returned to Rome to serve as Associate Pastor of Stella Maris Parish in the Diocese of Rome, but then returned to Denver in 2006 to be a professor at St. John Vianney.
From 2007-2014, Father Rodriguez served as vice-rector of St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver. He was incardinated as a priest of the Archdiocese of Denver in 2008.
Since 2014, he has served as pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Thornton, Colorado, and he continues to teach the seminarians as well as the permanent diaconate candidates.
Pope Francis appointed Father Rodriguez as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Denver on August 25, 2016 and was ordained on November 4, 2016 on the feast of St. Charles Borromeo, the patron saint of bishops. He is also currently the pastor at St. Joseph parish in Denver.
He speaks Spanish, English and Italian, and reads French, and is the author of various theological publications.
Samuel J. Aquila was born on September 24, 1950, in Burbank, California. He was ordained to the priesthood in Denver, Colorado, on June 5, 1976, and served in parish ministry for 11 years. In 1987, he began graduate studies at San Anselmo University in Rome, earning a Licentiate in Sacramental Theology in 1990.
He served as Director for the Office of Liturgy and Master of Ceremonies in the Archdiocese of Denver from 1990 until 1995. He served the archdiocese as Co-director for Continuing Education for Priests, as an advisor to the Bishop’s Committee on the Liturgy, and as Assistant Secretary for Catholic Education before being named Secretary for Catholic Education, a position he held from 1995 until 1999.
From 1999-2001, he served as the first Rector of St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver and Chief Executive Officer of Our Lady of the New Advent Theological Institute. In 2000, he was named a Prelate of Honor by Pope John Paul II, receiving the honorary title of Monsignor.
He was appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Fargo on June 12, 2001, and his Episcopal Ordination Mass was celebrated at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fargo on August 24, 2001. On March 18, 2002, he became Bishop of Fargo, and from 2005 to 2006 he also acted as Apostolic Administrator for the Diocese of Sioux Falls. On July 18, 2012 he was installed as the Archbishop of Denver, returning to lead the Archdiocese where he had originally served as a priest for 25 years.
Archbishop Aquila serves on numerous boards and committees, including the Papal Foundation, the Bishops’ Advisory Council for the Institute for Priestly Formation and the Board of Trustees for the Augustine Institute. He is a member of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, in which he has served as a member of various committees. Archbishop Aquila’s episcopal motto comes from the Blessed Virgin Mary’s instructions at Cana: “Do whatever he tells you (Jn 2:5).”